File Transfer Program

sniperchang · 06-07-2007, 01:48 AM

Hey, I was just curious to know if there were any programs that allows better file transfers over a network than using the usual file sharing with explorer.

Say I want to transfer a big file; with explorer, all you get is a small box estimating how much time it takes and you can't pause it if it takes to long.

But would there be a program that does the same thing, but it displays the %, the speed, etc. and have the ability to pause the transfer, and/or verify the copy when the transfer is done?

Oh and maybe have the ability to make a sharing folder (or something similar) which copies the contents on both (or more) computers either automatically or periodically

Thanks!

patrickv · 06-07-2007, 11:52 AM

There's a lot of ftp program but then again you can't use the program to transfer to s share folder. The destination pc HAS to be an ftp server.
Correct me if i'm wrong but i don't think it works with file sharing the way you're saying.

sniperchang · 06-10-2007, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickv

There's a lot of ftp program but then again you can't use the program to transfer to s share folder.

Yes I know that, I'm not talking about a ftp program.

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickv

The destination pc HAS to be an ftp server.
Correct me if i'm wrong but i don't think it works with file sharing the way you're saying.

*Face Palm* Yes I know th... Listen, I'm just asking if anyone know or stumbled on a program like what I described that does similar things of that of an ftp program, but on a network.

My description is similar to the downloading programs we know of because it would be useful to have something like that in transferring large files (or many files) on a network instead of using the shared folder method.

RoveWolf · 06-10-2007, 03:13 AM

To be honest Patrickv pretty much hit the nail on the head when suggesting / mentioning an FTP service. I find that having an internally managed / run FTP service is a hell of a lot more beneficial and stable than using basic file sharing and IE transfers, and it's also the most efficient way of managing files and folders across a network. That would be your best bet for large file transfers. And it also offers everything you asked for.

Breaks.

sniperchang · 06-10-2007, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breaks

To be honest Patrickv pretty much hit the nail on the head when suggesting / mentioning an FTP service. I find that having an internally managed / run FTP service is a hell of a lot more beneficial and stable than using basic file sharing and IE transfers, and it's also the most efficient way of managing files and folders across a network. That would be your best bet for large file transfers. And it also offers everything you asked for.

Breaks.

Ah I see now! Obviously I'll have to do some research on internally managed FTP! I though ftp was only an internet protocol or something, but now that you say that, it does make sense to be able to have a ftp on a network (or is "Intranet" the correct term), hmm...

Can you guys give me any leads on ftp info/lore? Thanks!

And also, it would still be interesting to find a program like I was describing without the ftp in mind.

patrickv · 06-10-2007, 09:06 AM

the easiet way to setup ftp in your lan use this
www.bpftpserver.com/

and go to download.com and get an ftp client.
my favorite ftp client is flashfXP

RoveWolf · 06-10-2007, 12:37 PM

Patrickv again hit the nail on the head. Those are the exact two applications I use for my network FTP's. Bulletproof FTP for the server side application and FlashFXP for the client side application. Both, in my experience of running mutiple FTP's, are extremely well equiped and very efficient / easy to use in my opinion. I too definitely recommend both of those applications.

As for the file sharing software without the use of FTP's I'm not entirely sure on if there is an alternative to the Windows File Sharing Feature. Although if there is I'm sure someone will have a decent suggestion in mind

.

Breaks.

PabloTeK · 06-10-2007, 12:53 PM

You could use something like BitTorrent I suppose but you'd have to configure it to work over a LAN and every time you wanted to send a file you'd need to make a torrent.

patrickv · 06-10-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCR

You could use something like BitTorrent I suppose but you'd have to configure it to work over a LAN and every time you wanted to send a file you'd need to make a torrent.

now you are really going overboard.thats confusion men. the OP wouldn't even understand a word you said

sniperchang · 06-10-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickv

the easiet way to setup ftp in your lan use this
www.bpftpserver.com/

and go to download.com and get an ftp client.
my favorite ftp client is flashfXP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breaks

Patrickv again hit the nail on the head. Those are the exact two applications I use for my network FTP's. Bulletproof FTP for the server side application and FlashFXP for the client side application. Both, in my experience of running mutiple FTP's, are extremely well equiped and very efficient / easy to use in my opinion. I too definitely recommend both of those applications.

As for the file sharing software without the use of FTP's I'm not entirely sure on if there is an alternative to the Windows File Sharing Feature. Although if there is I'm sure someone will have a decent suggestion in mind

.

Breaks.

Ok, Thanks for the info guys!

06-07-2007, 01:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
sniperchang Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,000	File Transfer Program Hey, I was just curious to know if there were any programs that allows better file transfers over a network than using the usual file sharing with explorer. Say I want to transfer a big file; with explorer, all you get is a small box estimating how much time it takes and you can't pause it if it takes to long. But would there be a program that does the same thing, but it displays the %, the speed, etc. and have the ability to pause the transfer, and/or verify the copy when the transfer is done? Oh and maybe have the ability to make a sharing folder (or something similar) which copies the contents on both (or more) computers either automatically or periodically Thanks! __________________ CPU: Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Skt939 Toledo @ 2.4Ghz Motherboard: Asus A8V-E SE VidCard(s): BFG 9800GTX 512MB PCI-E; eVGA 6200 PCI (Secondary) Mem: Corsair 2x1 gb TWINX C2 PT XMS HardDrive: Western Digital 8m Cache 250GB 7200RPM Monitor(s): 2x CRT 17" Phillips 107B5/107T6 and LCD 22"wide Samsung 226BW (Triple Display) Multiple Display 101

06-07-2007, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,338	There's a lot of ftp program but then again you can't use the program to transfer to s share folder. The destination pc HAS to be an ftp server. Correct me if i'm wrong but i don't think it works with file sharing the way you're saying. __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2 Home: Core Duo E2180 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,Nvidia GForce 6200TB,320 GB (2x160GB) -Dual boot - XP / OSX 10.5.2

06-10-2007, 03:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
RoveWolf VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Age: 22 Posts: 1,257	To be honest Patrickv pretty much hit the nail on the head when suggesting / mentioning an FTP service. I find that having an internally managed / run FTP service is a hell of a lot more beneficial and stable than using basic file sharing and IE transfers, and it's also the most efficient way of managing files and folders across a network. That would be your best bet for large file transfers. And it also offers everything you asked for. Breaks. __________________ Note: Formerly known as Breaks. Thermaltake VC3000BWS Armour Jr SuperMidi Tower - Black Gigabyte GA_965P_DS3 PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard Intel Core 2 DUO E6300 "LGA775 Allendale" 1.86GHz (1066FSB) HIS ATI Radeon X1950 Pro ICEQ 3 V2 TURBO SILENT Heatpipe 256MB GDDR3 (PCI-E) Western Digital Caviar RE 160GB SATA-II 16MB Cache Enermax Noisetaker 535W EG565AX-VE(W) SFMA ATX2.0 SLI Compliant PSU Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 TwinX (2x1GB) Samsung 18x18 DVD+RW (Black)

06-10-2007, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
patrickv Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Soul Chamber Posts: 5,338	the easiet way to setup ftp in your lan use this www.bpftpserver.com/ and go to download.com and get an ftp client. my favorite ftp client is flashfXP __________________ Laptop: Thinkpad X60: Core2Duo T7200 @ 2Ghz,1GB DDR2,110GB SATA -winXP ProSP2 Work Desktop: Core Duo E2180 @ 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,240GB HD - XP PRO SP2 Home: Core Duo E2180 2Ghz,1.5GB DDR2,Nvidia GForce 6200TB,320 GB (2x160GB) -Dual boot - XP / OSX 10.5.2

06-10-2007, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
RoveWolf VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Age: 22 Posts: 1,257	Patrickv again hit the nail on the head. Those are the exact two applications I use for my network FTP's. Bulletproof FTP for the server side application and FlashFXP for the client side application. Both, in my experience of running mutiple FTP's, are extremely well equiped and very efficient / easy to use in my opinion. I too definitely recommend both of those applications. As for the file sharing software without the use of FTP's I'm not entirely sure on if there is an alternative to the Windows File Sharing Feature. Although if there is I'm sure someone will have a decent suggestion in mind . Breaks. __________________ Note: Formerly known as Breaks. Thermaltake VC3000BWS Armour Jr SuperMidi Tower - Black Gigabyte GA_965P_DS3 PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard Intel Core 2 DUO E6300 "LGA775 Allendale" 1.86GHz (1066FSB) HIS ATI Radeon X1950 Pro ICEQ 3 V2 TURBO SILENT Heatpipe 256MB GDDR3 (PCI-E) Western Digital Caviar RE 160GB SATA-II 16MB Cache Enermax Noisetaker 535W EG565AX-VE(W) SFMA ATX2.0 SLI Compliant PSU Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C4 TwinX (2x1GB) Samsung 18x18 DVD+RW (Black)

06-10-2007, 12:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
PabloTeK Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Peoples Republic of Nae Butta! Age: 17 Posts: 2,239	You could use something like BitTorrent I suppose but you'd have to configure it to work over a LAN and every time you wanted to send a file you'd need to make a torrent. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8GHz \| Gigabyte EP43-DS3L \| GeIL 3GB PC2-6400 \| BFG GeForce 8800GT 512MB OC \| Seagate 500GB 7200.11 SATA \| Western Digital 250GB SE16 SATA \| Coolermaster CM690 \| Corsair HX520W

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